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A police car sits outside the Providence Public Safety Complex on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025.

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Politics & Justice

Person of interest identified in Brown University shooting, source says

Authorities have not announced the person of interest’s identity or an arrest

December 18, 2025

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Ben Berke

Lisa Pina-Warren of the Nonviolence Institute.

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One on One with Ian Donnis

How the Nonviolence Institute is supporting victims of the Brown shooting

The Providence nonprofit has been providing emotional support and practical services for victims and their families, in the days following the shooting

December 18, 2025

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Ian Donnis

The Cultural Survival Bazaar takes place Saturday and Sunday at the WaterFire Arts Center.

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News + Culture

Weekend 401: Cultural Survival Bazaar, Wild Solstice and a holiday variety show

A festival of indigenous arts and culture from around the world, an evening of short films on the longest night of the year, and a holiday variety show at Myrtle

December 18, 2025

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Mareva Lindo

President Donald Trump speaks during a Mexican Border Defense Medal presentation in the Oval Office of the White House, Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, in Washington.

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News + Culture

Watch live: President Trump’s address to the nation

President Trump will address the nation Wednesday night from the White House. He is scheduled to speak at 9 p.m. eastern

December 17, 2025

Arielle Nitenson donates blood at the Rhode Island Blood Center in Providence, Rhode Island.

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News + Culture

Rhode Island Blood Center sees surge in donations after Brown University Shooting

‘9/11, The Station Fire, and now this, have been the biggest responses I have seen since being here,’ said Amy Goldman, a manager at the blood center.

December 17, 2025

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Isabella Jibilian

Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha is among the Democratic state AGs trying to block Trump administration policies in court.

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Politics & Justice

‘You’ve got to run every lead to ground.’ AG Neronha on Brown shooting

As the search continues for the suspect, Neronha spoke with Ocean State Media political reporter Ian Donnis about the ongoing investigation.

December 17, 2025

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Ian Donnis

A person of interest in the Brown University shooting walks on a Providence street, as seen in security footage released by the Providence Police.

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Politics & Justice

Suspect in Brown shooting was ‘casing’ the area since morning, police say

Police continue to gather and review security footage from the area

December 16, 2025

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Ben Berke

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Resources for Students, Families, and the Community During Uncertain Times

In the aftermath of the Brown University shooting, we’re sharing resources and community support services to help as we navigate these difficult times.

December 16, 2025

Photos of Mukhammad Aziz Umurzokov and Ella Cook, two victims of the mass shooting at Brown University, rest at a memorial at the Van Wickle Gates on the university campus on Dec. 16, 2025.

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Politics & Justice

In a letter of mourning, Brown president confirms identities of students killed in mass shooting

Ella Cook, a sophomore, and Mukhammad Aziz Umurzokov, a freshman, were killed during a final exam review session by a shooter who has not been found yet. Nine other students were injured, and the university’s president said most are in stable condition.

December 16, 2025

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Ben Berke

Attendees at a vigil for those affected by the Brown University shooting huddle together at Lippitt Memorial Park in Providence on Dec. 14, 2025.

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Education

After Brown shooting, how do you talk to kids about tragic events in the news?

Resources to help create a safe space for kids to ask questions and process tragic events

December 16, 2025

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Luis Hernandez